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Completed: A Great Space for Great Readers

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"I teach low income students who often do not have the opportunity to enjoy books at home.

Many of my students are bilingual students from low income homes. They do not have many books, or the opportunity to get books to read for pleasure.

If my students had a more inviting library that included b... " MORE

"I teach low income students who often do not have the opportunity to enjoy books at home.

Many of my students are bilingual students from low income homes. They do not have many books, or the opportunity to get books to read for pleasure.

If my students had a more inviting library that included bean bag chairs and a comfortable carpet to relax on they would be more inclined to go to the library. In a comfortable environment students would learn to enjoy books and enjoy reading.

With your help my students will be able to enjoy reading and develop a love of books.

My students need a Lots of Dots Carpet and 2 bean bag chairs. The cost of this proposal is $439, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

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Nov 3, 2009
Dear Audra, Mr. Luis Avila , S and Ashley, 
Thank you so much for your generous donations. The carpet and bean bags have made a huge difference in our classroom. With our new carpet all 31 of my students are now able to sit comfortably for read aloud and mini-lessons. There is no longer anyone fighting to see who is on the carpet and therefore students are able to focus more on instruction. My students also love their bean bags. They are using them during workshop time to read independently and with a partner. Your generous donations have really made our classroom a more inviting place for learning.

With gratitude,
Mrs. B.

Mrs. B. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Aug 27, 2009
Dear Audra, Mr. Luis Avila , S and Ashley, 
I can not say "Thank You" enough. Because of your generous donations my students will have an attractive and inviting area to be able to practice reading and learn to read for enjoyment. I am so grateful that there are others who share a love of reading and want to see that passed on to our children. In a low income area children do not always have an opportunity to read for enjoyment, through your donations I will be able to provide them that time daily. I am positive that my students this year, and in the future, will enjoy their new library center. Thank you so much!

With gratitude,
Mrs. B.

Live Updates
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Erica S. (volunteer) on Mar 30, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Ryan G. (associate) on Mar 31, 2009
Ashley from Chicago, IL gave on Apr 23, 2009
"I gave to this project because...I attended Haugan and the library was a favorite room and Mrs Swanson was a most wonderful librarian and helped instill in me a love of reading and words."
S gave on Apr 27, 2009
Audra from Chicago, IL gave on Aug 6, 2009
"Thank you for all your support! With your help my students will be able to really enjoy reading time!"
The teacher Mrs. B. on Aug 26, 2009
Audra from Chicago, IL gave on Aug 26, 2009
"I gave to this project because students of all backgrounds deserve to receive educational opportunities that will open doors for their future. "
Mr. Luis Avila from Illinois gave on Aug 27, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Aug 27, 2009
The teacher Mrs. B. on Aug 27, 2009
Purchased the supplies for Mrs. B.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member) on Sep 3, 2009
PhotosPhotos posted!
The teacher Mrs. B. on Nov 3, 2009
Teacher MailImpact Letter posted!
The teacher Mrs. B. on Nov 3, 2009
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